Mike Preston's key matchups for Ravens-Patriots game

Brady has completed 208 of 302 passes for 2,470 yards and 19 touchdowns for a quarterback rating of 113.1. The Ravens will have to disguise a lot of coverages, and those assignments fall on the shoulders of Weddle and Webb. The Ravens have to change up after the snap because if Brady can read the coverage early, he will tear a team apart. Weddle and Webb both have to tackle well because the Patriots use a lot of short passes. Edge: Patriots.

Blount is a load. He can run inside but also has enough speed to turn the corner. He is a strong second-effort runner and gets a lot of yards after initial contact. He has rushed for 957 yards on 230 carries this season. Orr leads the Ravens in tackles with 112 and Mosely is third with 54. Both have good speed even though Orr needs to become a better tackler in the open field. He is pretty good, but can improve. Edge: Ravens